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Derived understanding from Aristotle's definition Tragic Hero Derived understanding from Aristotle's definition

Regarded as extraordinary rather than typical Tragic Hero Protagonist Regarded as extraordinary rather than typical Status is important

Protagonist’s fall is result of an internal flaw Tragic Hero Tragic Flaw Protagonist’s fall is result of an internal flaw

Tragic Hero Wrong Act Protagonist commits a “wrong act” usually as a result of his/her tragic flaw.

Protagonist loses everything – power, position, wealth, family Tragic Hero Downfall Protagonist loses everything – power, position, wealth, family

Moment when hero realizes he/she is the cause of the own downfall. Tragic Hero Realization Moment when hero realizes he/she is the cause of the own downfall.

Analyze Tragic Hero Traits Which characters have demonstrated traits of a tragic hero thus far? What traits have they demonstrated? How have they demonstrated these traits (evidence)?